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Information was received from healthcare provider (hcp) via a manufacturer representative regarding a patient having l3-4, l4-5 late ral interbody fusion for an indication of degenerative disc disease with spondololysthesis l3-5.It was reported that while attempting to thread the cage into the inserter, it was not loading properly and was deemed not suitable.The implant was replaced with a new implant of the same size to complete the procedure.There were no patient symptoms reported.There were no further complications reported regarding the event.
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H3: neither the device nor films of applicable imaging studies were returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.Therefore, we are unable to determine the definitive cause of the reported event.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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